Most Tampa Bay bridges open until deemed unsafe

There have been very few crashes, and only one serious incident that occurred at 574 and U.S. 301.

Author:
Emma Nicolas

Published:
8:00 AM EDT September 9, 2017

Updated:
8:00 AM EDT September 9, 2017

TAMPA BAY -- Driving conditions are flowing and accidents have been minor in advance of Hurricane Irma, but bridge closures are expected over the next day or so, according to Florida Highway Patrol Sgt. Steve Gaskins.

"There's been heavy traffic, but it is flowing," Gaskins said.

There have been very few crashes and only one serious incident that occurred at 574 and U.S. 301.

Gaskins said the Skyway Bridge closes at 40 mph sustained winds, but this is the only bridge that closes at a specific numerical wind value.